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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.04, 189.45 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.04, 189.45 and 101.97 is: 153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.04 : 189.45 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.04/189.45 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.04x = 189.45 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.04x = 19,318.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,318.22/126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.27

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